Let's Review Sonic 1 (Master System Version)

[@mariedenise903]

The SMS games are really underrated. They need more attention.

[@AlmondTheGuy]

yea the games look good, its just the controls

[@scottvincent184]

Agreed on both comments!

[@YgorG]

Yes

[@miklhnsn692]

Agreed

[@BabySonicGT]

Maybe they can make mobile ports for them like for the 16-bit sonic games well except for sonic 3 they haven’t made that one yet

[@MrNelg19]

I have many fond memories of Sonic 1 SMS. The first console I ever owned was the SMS2, with Alex Kidd built in. The first game I ever bought for it, was Sonic 1, and from that moment on, I was hooked as a Sonic Fan. I still love it, as the map, combined with the levels felt like silent story telling - to my young mind. It didn't fell like I was playing a game, but rather, partaking in an adventure.

[@thealandude9146]

You actually pause the video to read what I meant by "technical snaff"? Well, okay. Basically, the console I ordered worked but the reset and pause button did not. The bloke partially refunded me 10 pound which is nice, but I still wanted it fixed. I took the console apart to see that the internal buttons inside were no longer contacting the metal connections within. I had to order some tactical miniature push buttons and then with the help of my dad and his tools, we pulled out the old buttons and soldered the new ones in. Now, it all works perfectly! ^_^ Why did I waste my time typing all this?

[@ГенрихШтайн-ю7н]

Thanks! I really tired of trying the pause video, even on minimal speed))

[@workinprogress6779]

Why did I waste my time pausing it just the right time instead of looking her instead

[@thealandude9146]

@@workinprogress6779 haah

[@ZonicMirage]

Thanks, I appreciate this.

[@spacelem]

"In fact, they're the reason why I got into the blue blur." -- me too! I had a cousin with a Master System and I used to love visiting just so I could play Sonic. As much as I love the Mega Drive games, I was a year or two older when I finally got to play them, and they rank a notch lower on the nostalgia scale for me. The music for the Jungle Zone is often what plays in my head when I'm doing other stuff.

[@RingLordSonic]

My very first sonic game I’ve ever played, way back in 1991 when I was 11 years old. I love it and the music

[@billzee89]

Fun fact.. Janet Jackson's "together again" is the same tune as bridge zone

[@drobnoxius9483]

Neat

[@gexoissad8619]

She sampled it

[@starskreem8258]

Not just Janet Jackson but the bridge zone is basically the Full House theme song.

[@daultimatenug453]

Love the creativity for *Bridge* Zone

[@MDKGunner]

I'll say this now Jungle Zone and this games version of Scrap Brain are EASILY two of the BEST BGM's from the classic era

[@GottaBeFrank]

I love this game! I played the Game Gear version, but they are nearly identical. It's a lot of fun.

[@Mike_wahousekey69]

I agree I bought it on 3DS and hours of fun. :)

[@MokyDB]

Hi im subed to you

[@SSKO2]

The Game Gear version is easier in terms of the bosses. Especially in Green Hill, Bridge Zone, and the final boss

[@bonesm]

FurretMaster 290 I bought it a few years back and I’ve played hours of it as well! I just love this version of the game. :D

[@mariopoulard6146]

@@MokyDB bruh

[@Oysterblade84]

This was the very first video game I ever played and kick started my gaming addiction that is still going to this day! It came bundled with my SEGA Master System II console along with Hang-On and Alex Kidd In Miracle World built in. Sonic 1 on the Master System has it all, the colourful graphics, the fun gameplay, the catchy melodies and an overall fun game that leaves a lasting impression on you and has loads of replayability. I grew up with the PAL version, It's definitely a title better experienced in PAL 50Hz.

[@DynamicLemons]

Sonic 1 in a nutshell Genesis:O Master System:o Game Gear: °

[@scott56994]

The only thing special about the game gear port that is in sonic mega collection plus

[@DynamicLemons]

@@scott56994 This entire post was a joke about how big their sprites are, not comparing the games but aight

[@peligrologistics1489]

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[@WinServer-sg3dp]

Tiger Electronics LCD Watch: .

[@screane5739]

Nokia: .

[@Amdecreations.]

The music was by Streets of Rage composer Yuzo Koshiro, i can definitely hear it in Sky Base Zone, Sonic 1 on the MS is actually my favourite Sonic game.

[@SonofSethoitae]

I mean, the whole game was by Yuzo Koshiro

[@jenniferchavira]

3:04 Holy crap! That teleport was kewl!

[@jonathonworner360]

I remember in this version the Chaos Emeralds were hidden in each of the six worlds/levels and NOT IN the special stages. I stumbled across them because I liked to explore the levels

[@Julian_Pepper]

This game's Game Gear variant was my introduction to Sonic as well

[@itsNikash.]

After watching your review, I liked the prologue on how you grabbed your hands on the game and console. Your points were well balanced including original features that felt rewarding (i.e. sign posts at the end of Act 1 and 2). But some flaws that can be messy during gameplay (frame rate drops like in the underwater sections in Labyrinth, and the amount of rings you can retain after taking damage). Exploring the levels to find emeralds is more enjoyable. The world map before starting a level, and Sonic with a microphone in the credits are nice small touches. Cool, another giveaway. Overall, nicely presented as always.

[@oldusernamewasbadlol]

Jungle Zone 2 still haunts me to this day, but this did make it easier for me when I played the Megadrive/Genesis versions cos I felt like I was drowning in rings.

[@dragonick2947]

I really like this game. In a way, I prefer it to the main attraction.

[@superdean9966]

"the emblem isn't centered" I hear? THE EMBLEM FOR SONIC 1 16 BIT IS OFF CENTERED BY ABOUT 8 PIXELS TO THE LEFT

[@toopienator]

Don't have the Master System version, but the Game Gear version I got on 3DS Virtual Console is my most played Sonic game.

[@puttu_racing]

I tried this game on an emulator a while ago and I enjoyed it more than the Mega Drive/Genesis version.

[@RikiZ8]

I'm pretty sure they couldn't add background to the title screen because it was already too detailed and had too many colors used at once.

[@iansanchez5051]

“but we don't care about that with it's screen crunch and uglier sprites" turns off my phone running the sonic 1 game gear emulator as I paused the video, a tear running down my face ( I like the game gear version Btw)

[@daultimatenug453]

Yeah I'll be taking that copy of Sonic 2 for the SMS! Now I just need a master system

[@CaylanMorganTheObjectThingy]

EBay For This

[@scoobydoobydoo4880]

6:09 I still haven't for the love of Jiminy Cricket figured out how this works 😂😂😂 Damn I love the way you poms talk 😂😂😂

[@RedCrusader-ph2vk]

This was the first videogame I ever played. It was through an emulator on my Dad's laptop with a USB Logitech controller. Thank you for the nostalgia trip.

[@tunafissh]

1:13 You actually paused the video to read what I meant by “technical snaff”? Well, okay. Basically, the console I ordered worked but the reset and pause button did not. The bloke partially refunded me £10 which was nice, but I still wanted it fixed. I took the console apart to see that the internal buttons inside were no longer contacting the metal connections within. I had to order some tactical miniature push buttons and then with the help of my dad and his tools, we pulled out the old buttons and soldered the old ones in. Now, it all works perfectly! ^_^

[@nocturnalsunlight3639]

Thanks! I hate these one-frame texts. They ruin the flow of the video. Thanks for the transcription!

[@Vrabsher_-Supreme_Perhinther-]

What a happy man he is after he got the console fixed !

[@custardly2310]

Fact, the logo is off-center on the Genesis too.

[@plasnes2055]

By 8 pixels

[@solarflare9078]

It's more noticeable in the SMS version though, due to its decreased resolution of 320x224 to 256x192

[@sharonmiller543]

Custardly23 nuh uh

[@TeamDoodleBlocks]

God, Sonic 1 Master System is one of my favorite games.

[@justanotheryoutubechannel]

“The logo isn’t even centered properly!” In fairness, the original Sonic 1 on Mega Drive’s logo isn’t centered properly either.

[@Vrabsher_-Supreme_Perhinther-]

No shit Sherlock , everyone knows that .

[@dougretroplayer9080]

WOWW!!! I played this in my Master System Super Compact and Master System 3. Good Times!!! You received my Glorious LIKE!!!

[@minionpig1160]

7:50 without all emeralds the cutscene would end here the game doesn’t even ask you to try again!

[@ahuman2791]

*Pauses game and the rings don't stop spinning* THE RINGS ARE IMMUNE TO TIME AND SPACE! RUN!

[@CaylanMorganTheObjectThingy]

Lol

[@FloppydriveMaestro]

This was the first game I ever played. I had a master system 2 with the game built in

[@GraveUypo]

to me, this game is better than sonic 1 for the mega drive. just flat out better. it's a great game.

[@glamrockbandit]

2:33 INSTANTLY thought of Janet Jackson's "Together Again" because that's literally what it sounds like lmao

[@stevenfraser81]

Nash Coywolf rumours are that she was a fan and "borrowed" the melody! I' m not even joking.

[@glamrockbandit]

@@stevenfraser81 I wouldn't be shocked! She's a lot like Michael and we know Michael also liked Sonic (and very very likely helped with the music, but that's an obvious parallel if Janet indeed did borrow the melody! =})

[@stevenfraser81]

Nash Coywolf If you haven't already, you should check out a KZbin channel called The D-Pad. They have a really good video on the Michael Jackson Sonic 3 thing where they show the similarities between music from S3 and later Michael Jackson songs like Stranger In Moscow. Its very interesting, well researched and entertaining. They also do a lot of Sonic Let's Play's on the channel too!

[@KamiJoJo]

Bridge Zone = "Believe in myself" aka Tails' theme song in Sonic Adventure?

[@thewanderinggamer1369]

No. 'Believe in Myself' = Bridge Zone.

[@derpybubblez7746]

I paused, less for "technical snaff" more for "I have to know what this text says!"

[@Gecko1993HogheadIncOfficial]

Sonic 1 for Master System is my personal favorite Sonic-yes, I personally prefer it to Sonic 2 & 3/K on Genesis/Megadrive. I love the exploration-based gameplay, and charm.

[@UltraSonicHero]

Brilliant review redhotsonic, looking forward to your next stream. 😁👍

[@solarflare9078]

It's funny. The Master System usually has terrible music thanks to its poor soundchip, but this game is an exception... the reason being is because the god known as Yuzo Koshiro composed for this game!

[@jcmk3829]

I like the 8bit version its a great classic

[@mcshaggyswildadventures3952]

Sadly we never had an rgb standard in america until like 2000. The best we had was s video, but mostly rf and composite.

[@okay8054]

Dang master system is cheap over in the pal regions I paid around $140 for my NTSC master system and I understand that the system is very popular in the USA but it’s a very fun system and I really love it and I am too young to have grown up in the system but hey i love retro collecting

[@TailsTracker]

Nice video dude. Keep up the good work

[@NoobSmoke3.9]

Don't I have the highest score in sonic 1 game gear? I got 999,390 without taking a hit

[@deeandy5125]

1257100 on the Master system

[@NoobSmoke3.9]

that's actually pretty high. the only way you can do that is to be fast, get all special stages, 99 rings EXACTLY in every level, taking no damage, getting all emeralds and without dying once.

[@5ynthesizerpatel]

In terms of gameplay the SMS version was better than the megadrive version

[@deadchannel478]

Ah yes sonic 1 master sistem I remember the good old ages

[@brianberry1485]

Of course you did on your master "sistem"

[@deadchannel478]

@@brianberry1485 lol you are the first reply after 1 year lol

[@gildedfalcon7417]

Play the sonic 1 SMS version. It’s great and looks and sounds more like the megadrive version. It even has the megadrive zones, marble and spring etc. Very cool!

[@cincoln2829]

I wanted sonic on my Wii and I got this one because I didn’t have enough points for the genesis system, so I got this version and beat it.

[@markchambers3833]

Well done. 👏 It's an easy game. That was the only real criticism of it when it came out.

[@deeandy5125]

I think this is the only Sonic game wich give you an result of total points at the end of the game

[@jermallkinley279]

sonic 1 16 bit isn't centered properly with its emblem. Also, when you pass 99 rings, the counter resets.

[@mariannmariann2052]

Hint: Sonic 2 on the Master System is really hard!

[@IronsWorks1990]

It's easy once you get the hang of it.

[@mariannmariann2052]

Yeah but the most difficult (i think) are the Chaos Emeralds (without a guide)

[@chattingesque372]

yeah just get the HANG of that hang glider ;)

[@corrie-dylanhampton9809]

Is it only me that exactly tryed about 25 times to see the text

[@justanotheryoutubechannel]

Every KZbinr who plays this gets super confused about how 10X rings doesn’t count as enough rings for the special stage, I really don’t know why though. It’s obvious, the ring counter has just 2 digits, and after you hit 100 it just loops.

[@sonicsnobody]

3:24 “and both 1 and 2 make you jump” oh… so these controllers are the wii remotes without bluetooth, motion controlls or vibration… good to know

[@RandomFella745]

4:52 Wait Til We Tell Em About The Genesis Title Screen

[@shilohr7284]

wasn’t some of the music in here preformed by the band Dreams Come True? Like fro green hill or some other zones ( I know they preformed a full end song for the 16 bit version of sonic 2 called “ Sweet Dreams” and it had lyrics , but the lyrics isn’t in the game just the background music ) am I correct?

[@mattman92]

My favorite thing about sonic 1 sms is the banging boss music

[@YakelRacin29]

I grew up with the genisis and SMS Sega master system

[@robertlupa8273]

A few weeks ago, while looking for any uploads of the Sonic Gamebooks (the ones from Fantail, like "Metal City Mayhem") I stumbled upon an emulation of Sonic 1 for Game Gear. I ended up playing through Green Hill _and then dying in Act 1 of Bridge Zone and deciding that's enough for today_ (as it was really late, like 11 PM probably) :/

[@jcmk3829]

This video deserves a like I did a few videos on the sms Remake for android

[@blue-slushy]

Thank you for the epilepsy warning.

[@varyagace]

This was the first videogame I've ever played, when I was like 7. I don't even know where the console came from, or what happened to it after; my parents don't even remember having it. Either way, I spent a lot of time thinking it was the Genesis game, but it never really matched my memories of it. Until I gave this version a try and started remembering snippets. When I was a kid I never went further than the "stage 7" boss. Which isn't even that far into the game but it's pretty tough. Maybe now that I'm in my 30s I'll actually come back and finish it for real!

[@jonathanellis6097]

I think this is the best version of the first game.

[@alextirrellRI]

I always wished the MS/GG ports were more like the Genesis versions.

[@chattingesque372]

More fun than Mega drive version

[@retrominimii]

Great review!

[@SEGAtendo1989]

5:27 what did you say, hand in your sega badge right now

[@SooperStar_HD-ey4cz]

Honestly, with the exception of the title screen, I can't notice any jailbars in this footage.

[@JoSephGD]

4:52 Well, it isn’t centered in the 16-bit version either, so consistency I guess?

[@some_body_else3636]

wow would you look at that... skybase, an airship level actually feels like you're going through an airship and not a speedtrack made for sonic only... (I'm looking at you flying battery)

[@Fafr]

Sonic 1 8-bit Jungle Zone really reminds me of Super Mario bros. 2 Overworld theme

[@mablem487]

5:31 What happened to the Green Hill music?

[@dr.eggman5593]

Sky base act 1 had rings...

[@CutePuppy351]

I really like these reviews :)

[@minionpig1160]

9:10 epilepsy warning! Flashing lighting in 3 You’ll hear a bounce SFX when it’s stop...

[@Gawny7789]

Love it great review! Only thing I would ask is to turn the game volume down a little when your talking =)

[@SuspendedFlame]

Jungle Zones Music Kinda Sounds Like Mario

[@TailsTracker]

It does Tails

[@itsNikash.]

Hearing Jungle Zone reminds me of the athletic soundtrack from New Super Mario Bros. U (at least the beginning samples sound similar but slower).

[@themcguinnessexperiment617]

Brilliant. I'm reviewing knuckles chaotix

[@Gamulous]

I always found it weird that sonic unleashed used the credits theme for Mazuri.

[@Seany06]

lmao, I always used to get stuck at the jungle zone boss. My little review, Me and my brother got a second Master system in the mid 90s, with Sonic 1 and then Sonic 2 a bit later, pretty much ALL of my friends had a Mega Drive and Sonic lol, I used to play MS Sonic at home ofc but loved going round to my friends to play Sonic on the Mega drive which was superior in every way IMO, particularly the music. I play both versions on emulators every few years for nostalgias sake, haven't done so in a few years but listening to the Sonic music here makes me realise how much I hated it, I always loved the 2nd levels theme though and typically always died by the Underwater zone so never really heard the music (unless my older brother was playing past then until playing on emulators with the save state (I suck) ... I didn't realise this game was made by a different company, it all makes sense now. IMO no need for anyone other than a die hard fan to play this game vs the Mega Drive, it is inferior in all aspects. Also I had orignally always thought this game came out earlier than the Mega Drive which I was very surprised to learn wasn't the case.. i my mind I was like, why is it so bad then? but the different company and ofc being 8bit all adds up.

[@SeekerLancer]

I know people who like this game more than the 16-bit one. I can see where they're coming from even though I don't necessarily agree. It is one of the best platformers on the Master System and I really enjoy it. I still think it's the best of the 8-bit bunch though Triple Trouble was very ambitious.

[@GraveUypo]

i'm one of those people.

[@HEXlDEClMAL]

Anyone realize that Bridge Zone sounds like the intro to full house?

[@Bakersvill]

in my opinion sonic on master system was much better that megadrive version

[@Bakersvill]

and you do get a diferent ending if you get all the emeralds

[@archivea2639]

I never played the master system cause I didn't know about sonic until sa2

[@johndavidhemby714]

Is it weird that I like the master system music more than the genesis sonic 1

[@armandotejeda3832]

It's not weird I like more the Master System version to. Everyone has they'r opinion.

[@armandotejeda3832]

@@SilviaFoxtrisPriv yes I know that in internet you need to have the same opinion as other but I realy dont mind it and yes I know Uganda Knuckles is a january meme I just like it but you are right I shuld change it but I dont know what to put in my profile.

[@BPLOL]

Imho the SMS soundtrack is better. But the Genesis is amazing too.

[@kazumiohta8727]

It still has absolutely nothing on the mega man series

[@rupunzell19]

Happy birthday sonic 1 sms!!🎂🎂😊

[@MBDWilkes]

How was this footage taken? When you first mention the MasterSystem you show a segment with Sonic using a shield, but it has dropped frames.

[@redhotsonic]

Master System > Framemeister > Elgato (capture card). It may have dropped frames here and there because my PC died on Sunday morning: twitter.com/redhotsonic_RHS/status/1046355709078765568?s=19

[@Shreddcat69]

the sonic one title screen on genesis is also not centered

[@wolfgangfrost8043]

I'm surprised you didn't just buy a Power Base Converter for your Mega Drive. Although with price fluctuations sometimes getting an original Master System is actually cheaper than the converter.

[@redhotsonic]

Don't need to. I also have an Everdrive for my Mega Drive which can play Master System games. But I just like to be authentic as I possibly can :)

[@inaneblatherskite1651]

4:51 Then look at the Genesis version, too. Can't flaw a version if it's the same with all of them :))

[@Lanoman123]

Better than Genesis

[@Ossein.]

my favorite song from this game is scrap brain

[@JoeDaBoi]

Woah! The game gear version came out on December 28? MY BIRTHDAY IS ON DECEMBER 29TH!!!!!

[@JoeDaBoi]

@@CaylanMorganTheObjectThingy Damn I completely forgot I made this comment. Anyways, what do you mean by Keeps Stopping?

[@JoeDaBoi]

@@CaylanMorganTheObjectThingy ah ok

[@CaylanMorganTheObjectThingy]

@@JoeDaBoi This Is My Phone Could Have Been A 🛏️

[@CaylanMorganTheObjectThingy]

Sonic CD'S 🥁'S Are A Remasterble Ver. For Sonic 1'S 🥁'S

[@CaylanMorganTheObjectThingy]

@@JoeDaBoi 🐄📲

[@SegaMegadrive]

UK is no longer a PAL region since 2012.

[@Darkcinosking]

2:38 Back foul demon!.... Back i say!

[@minionpig1160]

5:06 also why does he stop wagging his finger?

[@a-posetexturelessjoker1539]

No wonder I never reached Labyrinth Zone

[@greenjay9nokiproductions249]

You are my favourite Britain youtuber